Gizmos for Saskatchewan - Science: Chemistry 20 (Saskatchewan Foundational and Learning Objective adopted 1992)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this province's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

VIII: : Optional: Behaviour of Gases

VIII.3: : Describe gas behaviour with mathematical equations.

VIII.3.2: : Examine the link between the graph and the equation for a relationship.

VIII.3.4: : Solve problems relating to the gas laws.

VIII.4: : Strengthen understanding of gas behaviour by using knowledge of numbers and their interrelationships.

VIII.4.2: : Develop and use their understanding of quantitative information through graphical analysis.

VIII.6: : Develop an understanding of how knowledge is created, evaluated, refined and changed within chemistry.

VIII.6.1: : Control variables, record experimental data, and analyze those data for patterns and relationships.

I: : Introduction to Chemistry

I.2: : Identify and explain how chemistry affects us.

I.2.3: : Recognize that advances in chemistry are often driven by societal needs.

I.3: : Use a wide range of language experiences for developing knowledge of the importance of chemistry.

I.3.4: : Create questions as tools to further understanding of concepts.

IX: : Optional: Consumer Chemistry

IX.4: : Develop a positive disposition to life-long learning.

IX.4.2: : Plan investigations into topics in chemistry.

IX.4.4: : Recognize the inevitability of profound change due to advancement in technology and changes in society's values and norms.

I.6: : Develop a positive disposition to life-long learning.

I.6.2: : Move from choosing among teacher-directed activities toward creating self-directed activities pertinent to chemistry.

II: : Laboratory Activities

II.1: : Acquire concrete experiences of chemical events which form the basis for abstract understandings.

II.2: : Gain proficiency in manipulating laboratory equipment.

II.3: : Strengthen understanding within chemistry through applying knowledge of numbers and their interrelationships.

II.4: : Develop a contemporary view of technology.

III: : Independent Research

III.1: : Investigate problems in chemistry and in the application of chemistry.

III.3: : Develop an understanding of how knowledge is created, evaluated, refined and changed within chemistry.

III.3.1: : Participate in scientific inquiry.

III.4: : Develop compassionate, empathetic and fair-minded students who can make positive contributions to society as individuals and as members of groups.

III.4.5: : Share the results of their research project with other students, teachers, parents, or members of the community.

IV: : Atoms and Elements

IV.1: : Discuss the development of ideas about the structure of matter.

IV.1.3: : Summarize the contributions made by Dalton, Lavoisier, Berzelius, Thomson, Rutherford, Milliken, Planck, Bohr, de Broglie, Schrödinger or Heisenberg in developing a model of the structure of the atom.

IV.2: : Identify the relationships among the components of the atom.

IV.2.3: : Draw Lewis diagrams to indicate the valence electron structure of atoms.

IV.3: : Examine how elements are described and classified.

IV.3.1: : Recognize that elements have characteristic properties.

IV.3.5: : Explain the basic principles of organization of the periodic table.

IV.3.6: : Identify trends and patterns within the periodic table.

IV.3.7: : Understand the history of the use of symbols for the elements.

IV.3.8: : Use symbols for the elements correctly.

IV.3.9: : Use the periodic table to determine the valences of elements.

V: : Molecules and Compounds

V.1: : Use the formulas and names of compounds fluently.

V.1.4: : Write the formula of an inorganic compound, given its name.

V.2: : Discuss the mechanics of bonding between atoms in a molecule.

V.2.2: : Understand the importance of the interaction of electrons when two atoms or ions approach each other.

V.2.3: : Contrast the bonding produced by shared pairs of valence electrons and by transfer of electrons to form ions.

V.2.4: : Apply the octet rule to determine the number of covalent bonds which form or the charge of the ion which forms.

V.2.5: : Draw Lewis structures for molecules.

V.4: : Investigate the factors which influence solubility.

V.4.2: : Use the terminology related to solubility.

V.6: : Promote both intuitive, imaginative thought and the ability to evaluate ideas, processes, experiences and objects in meaningful contexts.

V.6.2: : Discover relationships and patterns.

V.6.3: : Apply conclusions and generalizations to new situations.

V.6.4: : Compare and evaluate what is being read, heard and viewed.

VI: : Chemical Reactions

VI.1: : Appreciate the importance of chemical reactions.

VI.1.1: : Identify changes which indicate that a chemical reaction has taken place.

VI.2: : Acquire ability to communicate chemical information through equations for reactions.

VI.2.1: : Write an equation representing a chemical reaction using chemical formulas for the species involved.

VI.2.2: : Recognize that chemical equations need to be balanced for number of atoms and for charge.

VI.2.3: : Balance chemical equations for number of atoms and for charge.

VI.2.4: : Apply the Law of Conservation of Mass to writing balanced chemical equations.

VI.3: : Use a wide range of language experiences to develop understanding about molecules and their reactions.

VI.3.2: : Present findings about reactions by using diagrams, models, analogies or other devices.

VI.4: : Develop an understanding of how knowledge is created, evaluated, refined and changed within chemistry.

VI.4.1: : Strengthen perceptual abilities through concrete experiences with chemical reactions.

VII: : Mole Concept and Stoichiometry

VII.1: : Explore the concepts which relate to Avogadro's number.

VII.1.4: : Explain the concept of a mole.

VII.3: : Perform stoichiometric calculations.

VII.3.2: : Use balanced chemical equations to determine the relative number of moles of reactants and products.

VII.3.3: : Manipulate the relationship among molar mass, number of moles and mass of chemicals to solve stoichiometric problems.

VII.3.5: : Identify limiting reagents in chemical reactions involving non-stoichiometric masses of reactants.

VIII.1: : Apply kinetic molecular theory to understand the properties of gases.

VIII.1.2: : Investigate the behaviour of several gases while varying the temperature, pressure, volume or number of moles.

VIII.1.3: : Use the kinetic molecular theory to make sense of observations about the behaviour of matter.

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

Saskatchewan - Science: Chemistry 20

Saskatchewan Foundational and Learning Objective | Adopted: 1992